Tomorrow I’ll Be Kind: Favorite Activities to Promote Resilience
“Tomorrow I’ll Be Kind” by Jessica Hische is such a beautiful book with vibrant colors and illustrations as well as an important message. The beautifully…
Reasons to Use Writing Portfolios
Completing a piece of writing is surely something to celebrate. It is one of the reasons why I love teaching writing so much; the end…
Remarkably You: Embracing Student’s Talents
“Remarkably You” by Pat Zietlow Miller is such a beautiful book to share with students. The rhythmic storytelling catches students’ attention and gives the message…
How to Set Up Student Reader’s Notebooks
Organization is so important during reading workshop…for you and your students! While keeping your materials organized maybe a post for another day, keeping your students…
The Magical Yet: Teaching a Growth Mindset
“The Magical Yet” by Angela DiTerlizzi is a fun book to share with students that encourages perseverance and self-esteem. It is an inspiring and colorful…
Favorite Halloween Activities for Upper Elementary Classrooms
As soon as cooler temps come along and we start to see the first signs of fall, Halloween is on the mind! It is a…
Easy to Implement Personal Narrative Writing Strategies
Teach personal narratives is always a fun genre of writing to teach, but it can also be challenging. Students LOVE to tell their own stories,…
Just Ask: Activities to Promote Diversity and Acceptance
“Just Ask” by Sonia Sotomayor is a beautiful book to share with students that presents important topics in a simple and relaxed way. The ease…
How to Make a Reading Workshop Schedule with Limited Time
After launching reading workshop and grouping your students, setting up a schedule is the next important step. Using a workshop model means that your reading…
Speak Up: Student Activities to Take Action
From the second I picked up “Speak Up!” by Miranda Paul, I fell in love with the vibrant colors and spirited illustrations. As I dove…
How to Teach Nonfiction Text Features
As readers, we know the importance of using text features as we read. But, many students, especially struggling readers, do not use text features and…
You Matter: Activities to Build Self-Love
There are so many things to love about “You Matter” by Chris Robinson. In just the title itself, the book feels welcoming and brings a…
